News and events from the Uniting Church WA and beyond
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Trek 4 Timor South West
Sunday 6 October, Crooked Brook Forest, Ferguson Valley.
The International Partnerships and Development Commission (IPDC) are supporting this fun and family-friendly event raising money for the Mobile Health Clinic run by our Synod partners, Fundaҫou Lafaek Diak, The Good Crocodile Foundation, in East Timor.
Get together with friends, family or go solo and show your support for our partners in East Timor!
Intercultural Network
The Uniting Church Presbytery of WA agreed to re-name the ‘Multicultural and Cross Cultural Network’ to the ‘Intercultural Network’. This aligns with the following UCA Assembly statement:
“An Intercultural church is a church that accepts, supports and celebrates each cultural group. It intentionally encourages all cultural groups to engage in intercultural relationships and share in leadership, mission and ministry.”
The Intercultural Network will meet on 7 September 2024 at 9.30am, at Applecross, St Stephen’s Uniting Church, 2 Mackenzie Road, Applecross.
More Than a Roof - Uniting WA
As Uniting WA's The Path Home photographic exhibition begins today, running until 9 September, we share the story of Bernie who has found a home, and a support system, through the Independent Living Program offered by Uniting WA.
'More than a roof' was originally published in our August 2024 edition of Revive magazine.
Quiz Night a great success!On Saturday 17 August, the International Partnerships and Development Commission (IPDC) ran it’s first Quiz Night to raise money for the Black Pearl Network projects in the Papuan provinces of Indonesia. The quiz night was a great success, and a great opportunity for our Uniting Church community to get together for a fun social event. |
August SEEDS out now!The latest newsletter from the Uniting Centre for Education and Formation is out now and available on our website. If you would like to subscribe directly you can email Mahshid Zadeh, Administration Assistant - mahshid.zadeh@wa.uca.org.au |
- Season of Creation Assembly Resource (UCA) - The Season of Creation takes place from 1 September to 4 October under the 2024 international theme, ‘Hope and act with creation'. The UCA Assembly has released two versions of a worship resource for Season of Creation: one if you are worshipping indoors and one to help you take your worship outdoors. They are available for download here along with other links to resources.
- Religious Discrimination Laws Shelved (UCA) - The Uniting Church in Australia responds to the Federal Government's indication that it will not pursue religious discrimination reform.
- Juniper brings fresh food market to residential aged care homes (Juniper) - Juniper has launched a fresh produce market stall in a residential aged care home, setting a new standard for aged care nutrition. This initiative is part of Juniper’s broader Dignity In Nutritional Excellence (DINE) program, which focuses on providing high-quality, nutritious meals tailored to the individual needs of its customers.
- Faiths for Climate Justice (ARRCC WA) - A national week of action promoting increased community, business and government action to transition out of fossil fuels will be held 14 to 24 September. Local churches are encouraged to get involved through local actions, including displaying public banners calling for urgent action towards renewable energy. The Perth Launch of Faiths for Climate Justice will be on Tuesday 17 September at 9.30am - outside St Mary’s Catholic Cathedral, Perth. For more information about the week of action see the ARRCC website or contact ARRCC WA rep Rev Ken Devereux kendevx@gmail.com
- National Child Protection Week (NAPCAN) - National Child Protection Week runs from 1 to 7 September 2024. The National Association for Prevention of Child abuse and Neglect (NAPCAN) are running a series of webinars and events - find out more on their website here.
- Charity Gala Concert - featuring the Perth Male Voice Choir and Circle of Friends Ladies Choir, Sunday 27 October, 3.00pm at St Stephen's School Theatre, Duncraig. This wonderful afternoon of music and song is organised by Northway Uniting Church Caring Hands in conjunction with Joondalup CWA to raise funds for Grandcarers WA (Grandparents Raising Grandchildren). Tickets are available from Trybooking
August
- Wednesday 28 August, 9.00am to 11.30am. Ethical Ministry Workshop at St Peter and Emmaus Church, Joondanna.
September
- Friday 6 September, 1.00pm. Wesley at One: Caught in a fairy tale at Uniting Church in the City, Wesley Perth.
- Saturday 7 September, 9.30am. Intercultural Network Meeting at St Stephen's Applecross Uniting Church.
- Saturday 7 September, 9.00am - 12.00pm. Kalamunda Market Day at Kalamunda Uniting Church.
- Friday 13 September, 7.00pm. Opening Worship of the 48th Annual Meeting of the Uniting Church Synod of WA at Mount Pleasant Uniting Church.
- Saturday 14 September, 8.30am to 9.00pm. 48th Annual Meeting of the Uniting Church Synod of WA at Scotch College, Swanbourne.
- Sunday 15 September, 9.00am to 4.00pm. 48th Annual Meeting of the Uniting Church Synod of WA at Scotch College, Swanbourne.
October
- Sunday 6 October, 1.00pm. Trek for Timor South West at Crooked Brook Forest, Ferguson Valley.
- Friday 18 October, 10.00am to 12.30pm. UCAF Annual Fellowship Day at Noranda Uniting Church.
This week we pray for:
Uniting Church WA Moderator, Rev Dr Ian Tozer, and the Moderator’s Chaplain.
Synod Standing Committee, the Property Trust, Disaster Relief and Community Recovery Committee
Job opportunities within the Uniting Church WA
Receptionist | Office All-Rounder
An opportunity has arisen for a Receptionist/Office All Rounder to join us at the Uniting Church in Australia, Synod of WA. This position will be based at the Uniting Church Centre at Edward Street, Perth.
This will be a part-time position (0.8FTE) from 9.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Thursday.
Applications close - Friday, 30 August 2024
Job opportunities in the Uniting Church WA Community
Trinity North UCA – Administration Officer (p/t)
Trinity North Uniting Church is seeking applicants for the paid position of Administration Officer at the church in Greenwood. The job is part time (12 hours per week). Go to the TNUC website for a position description.
For enquiries or to apply please email to Bob Hunt, Chair of Finance, Admin and Property Team – robert006166@gmail.com
Applications close - Friday, 6 September 2024.
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